Please be aware that "The Scoop" is not directly associated with Cork Bowl in any way. He actually pays Cork Bowl to have his articles posted each week. Please do not think that these ramblings are the same views that Cork Bowl maintains. August 3rd - The "Scoop": The Best in Invesstigative Sports Reporting Yes ladies and gentleman, it is that time of year again. Cork Bowl will be here before you know it. Let's look at a few of the off-season developments. 1) Surprise, surprise, but 86 year veteran Tony Cork will probably officially retire for the 13th time before this year's game. 2) Greg Howard continues to befuddle league officials with negative steroid tests when it is so obvious to all that he takes them. 3) Ryan Tomlinson was not so lucky however. He tested positive for every substance known to man. In fact, league officials aren't sure if they should suspend him or not. Rumor has it that Ryan has been homeless and eating out of a dumpster. Because of the dumpster eating, league officials are wondering what they should do with him. Of course, nobody really knows Tomlinson's story because he could be dead. Nobody seems to know. 4) Patrick Cork seems to have made a full recovery from his collarbone injury. However, many question if Cork has the toughness to battle through the memories of his injury and play with the reckless abandon he was known for. 5) Chris Cork recently bought a house. Unfortunately, he has spent so much of his signing bonus on flowery furniture that he is trying to re-negotiate his contract again before this year's game. 6) Josh Williamson has been battling health issues the last year but has made a miraculous recovery. Look for Williamson to have a big game this year because he now knows a thing or two about pain. Look for him to dish some pain out! 7) The biggest news this summer seems to be about comebacks. Legendary, wait I take that back, entertaining player Brooks Wilson vows to play in this year's game. However, after being out of the league for years (not due to injury mind you), many wonder if Wilson will be welcomed back. Also, former stallion Kirby Newell is supposedly trying to make a comeback if he earns league approval. Newell would come back as the first one-way player in Cork Bowl history at the QB position. I saw Newell at a recent mini-camp at Flat Rock and I must say that he looked good. Newell hit his older brother and nephew on every throw. Newell wanted to practice throwing to his 7 year old nephew in case he gets stuck with Howard or Williamson on his team. Newell stated, "I often times throw the ball a bit over Greg and Josh's heads, so I've decided to practice throwing to some shorter people than I'm used to." Passes aren't the only thing that goes over Greg's head, apparently most jokes do too. "And that's the latest SCOOP" September 13th - The "Scoop": The Best in Investigative Sports Reporting Well hello there and welcome to another one of my extremely entertaining articles. Since this year's game is obviously much different, I'd like to offer a few opinions. 1) Man, all of you guys are getting to old to be playing football once a year. I believe that you are what they call WEEKEND WARRIORS. From what I understand, most severe sports injuries are suffered by "weekend warriors". Consider yourself forewarned. Chris Cork, you've been awfully injury free for an awfully long time. I'm just sayin'..... 2) Brooks Wilson, I didn't know that you had a groin to injure! 3) Greg Howard, I've decided not to pick on you for this years game. 4) Kirby Newell, what the heck is this guy thinking. Yet, smart money is for him to break every single game passing record there is. Talk about a LEGEND. 5) Reg Truitt, are you going to have enough energy to play after being cursed with the class that you have this year. 6) 3-1 odds on Coach Cork trying to get into this year's game by purposely injuring somebody. 7) Chris Cork, new home owner, new dog owner, future Cork Bowl Ring owner? With Newell at QB I'd say so. 8) I changed my mind about being nice to Greg. Greg, your muscles are big but so is your liver (from steroids for all you uneducated people out there). 9) Wil to Wil??? As in Wil Truitt to Brooks Wilson. Don't count on it. Even if Wilson catches the ball he'll only gain about 2 yards. However, he'll still be entertaining. 10) Another married player in this years game. The biggest question is what will Mrs. Newell contribute to the half time feast. Email your requests to her. On a personal note, I'd just like to welcome back Brooks and Kirby. Talk about two of my favorite players. Not only was Newell a dominant player before injuries shortened his career, but he added so much fire to the game. Same for Wilson minus the dominance. Wilson's personality is a much needed aspect for this year. I don't know about all of you, but I can't wait until Nov. 22nd! "Scoop" October 18th - The "Scoop": The Best in Invesstigative Sports Reporting Player Previews Hey, I'm back and I just want to give a shout out to my peeps. And also to the Cork Bowl players. Well, the game is just a bit more than a month away and I'm getting excited. There are so many plots and subplots. So, I thought that it was about time that I got out my yearly preview. I apologize to my NUMEROUS fans, but I've been on a fishing trip in Sasketchawan for the last few months. You can take several month long vacations when you are a multi-millionaire Investigative Sports Reporter like I am. On a quick note, I would just like to congratulate Kirby and Jane Newell on their marriage. I enjoyed the wedding and enjoyed watching my fellow Cork Bowlians at the ceremony. As the credit card says, "PRICELESS"!! By the way, Kirby's wife is SMOKIN' and he's hot too! Okay, now on to the preview! Zo'Rils Willy Truitt: Hey, this kid is a stud. He's done some amazing things over the past several years. However, I'm a bit worried about WIlly. He doesn't seem to take the game as seriously as he used to in the past. He will get the job done and he will put up big numbers. Will has some serious weapons this year. I just can't think of any of them at this time. Willy will run the offense efficiently, he will make the big play, he will throw an interception or two, but will it matter? Reggie Truitt: Reggie has proven to be a prime time player the last couple years. He has always been solid but seems to have built a bit of a legacy. Is he one of the greatest Cork Bowlers ever? I don't know, he's still having big games but I don't think you could put him there just yet. You know what you are going to get with Reggie. He won't make many mistakes. He will have 10 plus catches and 10 plus tackles. Reggie will do what needs to be done. However, he too seems to have lost some of his zest for the game. There have been rumors of him retiring soon and I can't help but think that there is some truth to that. I look for Reggie to play another year or two and solidify his legacy, then walk out the door like a one legged chimp. Josh Williamson: Tuff, tuff kid off the field. Not so much on the field. Josh is one of my favorites. He has personality, great quotes and imagination, and a flare for the big play. Unfortunately, he just usually makes the big play for the other team. Josh is a solid defensive player. He won't make many mistakes. He is quick to the ball and solid tackler. However, offensively he needs some improvement. Josh has shown the ability to make a big play, but until he does this consistently, he will be nothing more than a decoy. Josh Williamson, congrats on graduating college and we look forward to having you around for many more years. Especially the opposing team's defense. Brooke Wilson: Talk about an unknown quantity. He hasn't been around for years. He comes out of the blue and starts talking smack to legends. I have to say that I'm not a big fan of this kid and I don't even know him. I do know that he has an ugly goatee. On a brighter note, Brooke is a minister and seems to have a great sense of humor. He has been great to have around for his cocky attitude and intresting thoughts. I think Brooke will have a solid game. I don't think he will be anything spectacular, but he is going to be solid. I look forward to watching him jaw at Kirby Newell. It will be entertaining and funny. Ryan Tomlinson: I have looked for statistical information on this player but have been unable to find any. However, last I heard he was trying to become an offensive lineman and was weighing about 220!! Tomlinson will have a game. It won't be a big game. It will be a bad game. But, Tomlinson is rather humorous and will be fun to have around.
Kevin Ryan: This kid is a bruiser and a competitor! I love Kevin's game. He knows what he can and can't do. I expect to see Kevin have a bruising offensive game and lay a lick or two on the opposing team. Kevin doesn't make any mistakes on offense if he is not playing QB. He won't have to worry about that this year. Kevin can concentrate on catching the ball and will be solid. Robert Trimble: Don't know about this kid and don't really care. He's tiny, mouthy, and weak. He really reminds me of a young Greg Howard without the muscles. Maybe somebody can run him over the same way that Greg got ran over. If I'm Willy Truitt, I'm attacking this kid on every play. He can't be good. He just can't be. Definitely the weakest link on either team and remember, the Zo'ril have Tomlinson!!! Greg Howard: Greg has been a defensive force for years. He claims to be so happy to get a chance to be used correctly on offense, claiming that the Truitt brothers black balled him on offense. Hey Greg, there is a reason you were black balled on offense. It isn't your earrings, it isn't jealousy over your muscles, it isn't even your gayness. It is the fact that your hands aren't good. But, Greg will have a huge impact on defense. I expect Greg to have about 8 catches mainly because I believe that Kirby Newell will spread the ball around. And the fact that nobody will cover Greg either. Kirby Newell: Nobody knows what to expect. Newell nearly lost his leg just over 2 years ago and now is trying to play football. Newell still can't feel much below his knee or completely control his foot. The league has bent the rules to allow Newell to play and I'm sure that he won't disappoint. Newell has a solid arm and usually makes good decisions. Newell has the luxury of being loaded at the receiver position. I look for Newell to exploit the mismatches he will be seeing. Newell, if he can last the entire game, will put up impressive numbers AND bring back a huge part of the entertainment package that brings in the hordes of Cork Bowl fans. Patrick Cork: Geez PC, enough with the collar bone injury. It was a collar bone. The collar bone doens't move so it should be fine. Anywho, PC is as dependable as a Chevy truck. Play after play he gets after it. He will once again have his 15 catches and 8 tackles. He is the Ed McCaffery of Cork Bowl. He's not a huge deep threat but will make all the key possesion catches. A stud on field and a great commissioner as well. He will have a great game..........if his collar bone holds up. Chris Cork: Good, just good. But, I'm not so sure that he is great anymore. Chris doesn't get open as easily as he used to and isn't the intimidating factor to CBs anymore. But, is there anybody other than a healthy Kirby Newell you'd want to throw the ball two if you were on the 10 yard line with 5 seconds left? Chris will be a huge factor once again. Chris is also like a Chevy truck, he is the longest lasting truck on the road. The Verdict: I don't know what to think. The new platoon system that the Grisons will be using could be detrimental. I really don't think either team will stop the other one. I look for a shoot-out. Robert Trimble will be key. If he can make a few defensive plays, the Grisons will win. But, if he is as bad as I think he will be I think that the Zo'ril will win going away!! Overall, I'll take Trimble to make a play or two and for the Grisons to win a close one! Signing off, "The Scoop" "Scoop" October 21st - The "Scoop": The Best in Investigative Sports Reporting BREAKING NEWS!!
Well ladies and gentleman, the controversy has begun!! After news of
the recent hiring of offensive and defensive coordinator Brian Garrard,
returning legend Kirby Newell was miffed. "I call my own plays!.
Always have and always will. Brian Garrard's play book is about as
impressive as the 4 plays offered by the original TECMO BOWL! Chris Cork and
I WILL call the plays. I mean seriously, if they didn't want me
calling the plays, then why bring me back? Everybody knows that my mind has
a playbook more complicated than Chris Cork's investment portfolio!
Chris and I will call the plays."
When asked why he didn't think that Brian would be able to call an
effective game, Newell responded "It's no so much that I don't think that
Brian can call a good game as much as it is that I know I can call a
GREAT GAME!" I've been running successful plays for years. 2 years ago I
designed a play called "Bird Dog" for the Truitt brothers and it scored
a touchdown. Last year they used that same play twice and scored 2
touchdowns. Much like Bo (not Davis either), I know football!"
It remains to be seen how team chemistry will be affected by the
addition of Garrard to the team. Newell also was heard stating, "I know of a
punky QB who would call his own plays when his disagreed with the
coach. All he did was lead his team to a win in SUPER BOWL 20!" Newell was
then heard singing, "I'm the punky QB known as the MAN, when I throw a
TD I wave to the fans!!!"
OTHER NEWS
1) Good news, I recently spotted Greg Howard at Kirby Newell's
wedding. Greg was actually with a young lady reported to be his girlfriend.
Apparently all of the reports of Greg being, well, you know, have been greatly
exaggerated. Sorry Greg for all of the misinformation I've spouted off
about over the last couple of years. However, I personally don't think being
bi makes you un-gay. Like Seinfield once say, "Once you cross
that line, there's no goin' back." Anywho Greg, congrats on the woman
and go get em' at the big game.
2) Tony Cork is actually trying to make his 32nd comeback.
Fortunately, nobody has gotten hurt yet. Men, I strongly suggest that nobody get
hurt so that we don't have to witness that FEEBLE arm he displayed last
year again. On another note, I also move that we don't plug in Coach's
microphone during the game so that we don't have to listen to him
babble. Coach, if you are going to babble, at least MAKE SOME SENSE!!
3) Ryan Tomlinson is excited about this year's game. He is so excited
in fact, that he has decided to show up at the game. Although he has
played for about 6 years, he hasn't shown up for the last 5!
AND THAT'S THE LATEST "SCOOP"
October 24th - The "Scoop": The Best in Investigative Sports Reporting
Well ya'll, I'm back with just a short little musing. I find it quite interesting that Lesley Visser is the
official reporter for team Truitt. I also find it interesting that people are referring to me, "The Scoop", as her.
That is fine because nobody knows who I am. With all of the recent female reporters in the media now, I feel that
it is okay to assume I could be a female.
On the other hand, it's pretty obvious I'm not a woman. I will tell everyone this, I've paid my dues on the field
and in the newsroom and investigating firms. I was talking to an old friend and fellow private investigator, B.J.
Stephens, the other day. He was icing his nose from yet another nose-breaking incident when he gave me some rather
interesting insight. B.J. stated, "People don't give private investigators enough credit. We work really hard.
Nobody ever gave the two best investigators ever, "Simon and Simon" (also the greatest theme song ever for a TV show
with all due respect to the Dukes of Hazzard) the respect they deserved either. Don't worry 'Scoop', we investigators
know and respect how hard you work even if the players in the game don't!"
Also, I find it quite interesting that my articles are considered liberal. Yet, in the same sentence, my show
is referred to as being entitled "The Right Side". I'm by no means a political expert, however, I always thought
that the left side was the liberal side of the political spectrum. I always thought the right side was considered
the conservative side. So either Lesley Visser is using an oxymoron, or more than likely, Lesley is just a moron
herself!
Signing off,
"SCOOP"
AND THAT'S THE LATEST "SCOOP"
October 27th - The "Scoop": The Best in Investigative Sports Reporting
Oh dear me. I made a mistake when "attacking" Lessley Visser. I do
apologize to Ms. Visser. I tend to forget that her psyche is even more
fragile than Tomlinson's. I know, I know, some might say that my heart
is harder than Greg's hands, but I just feel that Visser needs to be
covering something besides football. Maybe she could cover Wilson's
weekly Bridge Tournament or something. However, I'm a man and I will admit
that I made a mistake by misreading Visser's article. Or perhaps, my
first mistake was reading the article in the first place.
Now, I would just like to say that I found Jeff Henney's insight quite
humorous. It is just too bad that this young man is not going to be
part of the game this year. As for if anybody seen me, yes they have.
In fact, recently at Kirby Newell's wedding, I was being hit on by both
Greg Howard and Josh Williamson. So, although nobody knows what I look
like as "Scoop", those two young men have met me and OBVIOUSLY liked
what they saw.
Well, that about does it for now. I'll be waiting for one of you guys
to respond to this. I'm sure that somebody will have something to say.
I look forward to it. By the way, where is Kevin Ryan and why doesn't
he ever say anything? Is he "yellow"?
AND THAT'S THE LATEST "SCOOP"
October 31st - The "Scoop": The Best in Investigative Sports Reporting
Okay Greggy, I will come up with something original. Greg, let's
recap. First, you say that I am a woman. Then, you say that I can't have
you. What I'm hearing you say is that I can't have you because I am a
woman and you are a gay man. Basically, I hear you saying that you are
in fact what I have believed you are from the start.
2ndly, why wouldn't I have a thing for Kirby Newell?? He's hot no
matter what sex you are not to mention an unbeleivable football player and
an even better person.
Finally, you are a hero in a half-something. I believe that you are a
hero in a half-pint. Oh, but you don't like short jokes. So, I'd like
to ask you how the RHS track team did your last year of high school(or
maybe it was your junior year)? Didn't your school have some kind of
amazing win streak or something? Weren't you a captain on that team?
How bout' you step up and lead your team to victory?
Also, your hands are stone. That wasn't a joke. That was fact.
Still your biggest fan. Oh yeah, I am a man and you know who I am.
Maybe this will ring a bell for you, "Greg, no thank you. I'm not gay
and plus, you're ugly." Now do you remember me?
"Scoop"
November 2nd - The "Scoop": The Best in Investigative Sports Reporting
Alright, I've been a huge Kirby Newell fan for years. He's without a
doubt my favorite Cork Bowl player. His physical and competitive play
along with his flair for the dramatic has made him a special player for
years. Now, I have to question this young man. Why on earth would he
stand up for Greg Howard?
Kirby, it makes me wonder about you? One of two things is happening
here. Either you are trying to give your easily flustered teammate some
confidence or you have gone insane. I really hope that you are trying
to give Greg some confidence. I've never known you to hold back on
anyone even if they are your teammate. So, my only idea that makes any
sense is that you've gone completely insane. Honestly, I've heard that
marriage can do that to you.
Kirby, quit being easy on Greg. You know that he is mentally weak. I
know that you are doing what a great leader does. I know that you are
in fact a great leader. But, Greg shouldn't be given any love for his
offensive game. The only thing about Greg's offensive game is his
ability to get in the way of his team's other receivers. So Newell, quit
building Greg up until after the game is over and you've won.
"Scoop"
November 4th - The "Scoop": The
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HOLLY COW!!!! That is all I have to say for Ryan Tomlinson's
self-proclaimed nickname. I've got a better nickname for him. It's DumbA#@#.
Anybody that gives themself a nickname like he did has to be considered
a dumba@#. Seriously, that is just funny stuff.
As for me not having any insightful thoughts, I would tend to disagree.
Take this for example, "How does one shut-down Ryan Tomlinson?" Well,
first of all, I don't think anyone would ever ask that question, but if
they did I'd respond by saying, "convince his team to throw him the
ball." You see, Tomlinson wouldn't catch it. And, if he did, he'd
probably run the other way to avoid being hit. He's never been the same
since he got laid out by Kirby Newell several years back. He just doesn't
have the cahones to take a hit or give one.
Ryan, here is another insightful thought. You say that Greg Howard is
a great leader. You say that losing that meet had absolutely nothing
to do with Greg. So, I say that there must be someone else to blame.
We all know that it couldn't be Coach Cork or else there would have
never been a streak. So, I turn the blame to someone else on the team that
was a supposed leader. Who could that be that was at fault if it
wasn't Greg's leadership?? I'll tell you who it is and his name rhymes with
Cryan Momlinson!!!!! Yes, Ryan, the blame now shifts to you!!!!!!
As for you being the great Fireman, I highly doubt that. Why do I
doubt that? Mainly because being a fireman takes guts. You've never shown
any guts on the football field, what would make me think that you would
show any guts in the face of a raging fire? We are to believe that
Arnold called you to help out. C'mon, if you'd told me that Arnie had
called Greg I might have believed it seeing as how Greg and Arnie share
steriod dealers. However, Arnie called you? Only if he had the wrong
number.
"Scoop"
November 9th - The "Scoop": The
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Folks, I have just heard some horrible rumors. Apparently, soon to be
engaged Reggie Truitt has been making passes at Kirby Newell's wife.
An anonymous source has stated theat Truitt "was trying to buy pictures
of Mrs. Newell." Now, nobody knows for sure what this is all about,
but we do know that you should never trust Reggie with your
wife/girlfriend. The thing that is sad is that the future Mrs. Truitt has no idea
about any of this information.
In other news, Willy Truitt continues to prove that he is a class act.
Not so much by what he has done as much as by what he hasn't done.
Willy has yet to try and buy pictures of any married woman that I know of.
Brooks Wilson, Oh Brooks Wilson, where hath you gone? I miss your
banter and ramble and your sultry charm. Come visit our site again and
have some fun, your humor makes most of the others look dumb. With you
and Newell, a rivalry is born, you two attack each other with much
scorn. I can't wait to see the way that you play, you'd better get ready
or else you will pay.
Take care ya'll,
"Scoop"
November 21st - The "Scoop": The
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Finally, someone has the humor to write something worth reading on this website besides myself and Kirby Newell.
Well done Regina Truitt. I think that you make an interesting comparison between the Grison and the Golden State
Warriors. So, I got to thinking about this and thought of a comparison between the Zoril and an NBA team.
One team came to mind when thinking about the Zoril. The 1995 Houston Rockets. The reason they come to mind is
because both teams have won championships. However, both teams won while the best was out. Much like the Rockets
won championships while Michael Jordan was playing baseball, the Zoril have won championships while the Michael
Jordan of Cork Bowl was out recovering from injuries. With Kirby Newell out, the Zoril have been able to win the
ultimate prize. However, with Newell back and on an opposing team, the party will soon be over. As for a player by
player comparison, here it is.
Reggie Truitt is Robert Horry. He may not always put up the greatest numbers, but he seems to make the big play.
Just like Big Shot Rob, Reggie does the little things that don't always show up on the scoreboard. Come to think of it,
Reggie reminds me more of Mario Elie, the way the Elie would blow kisses after hitting a three. That is much the way
that Reggie blows kisses to Jodi after making a big play.
Willy Truitt is Hakeem Olajowaun or however you spell his name. Hakeem was the man who got it done,
being their best player and leader. Willy is the same for the Zoril. Willy could be league MVP at any time and can
put up some crazy numbers. Slow down Hakeerm slow down the Rockets, slow down Willy, slow down the Zoril.
Brooke Wilson is Otis Thorpe. Otis was "older" too, just like Brooke. Otis was an experience player who never
did get the impressive numbers. However, you loved to have Otis on your team. One big difference however, is that
Otis wasn't much of an interviewer. Brooke is.
Josh Williamson is Kenny Smith. Kenny never got his due. He was a good, though not great player. He was consistent
and had an occasional barrage of three pointers to really help his team. Williamson is much the same. He is solid and
never gets his due. He has made some big tackles that have really helped his team win some games. Not great, but solid.
Ryan Tomlinson is Matt Bullard. Much like Bullard was on the team only to complete the roster, so is Tomlinson.
Well, I would just once again like to thank Reggie for waking me up. I really enjoyed his article and hope that
you guys enjoy this article. I have not retired, just waiting in the wings for something to be said. Thanks for waking me
up Regina.
"Scoop"
November 22nd - The "Scoop": The
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Hey, Hey, Hey, it's "Scoop" on GameDay!! Now that everybody knows who I am, I figure it's time I make my
gameday predicitons. I was out scouting the field earlier, and I feel that the decent field conditions help the
Zoril. I feel that they have more team speed and will be able to get out of their breaks more quickly. But, experience
is a large part of the game, so I take the Grisons in a close game.
Final score, Grison 164 Zoril 157.
Go ahead punks, make my day.
"Scoop"
November 24th - The "Scoop": The
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November 24th - WELL, WELL, WELL, THE GRISON WIN. WHAT AN INTERESTING GAME. I'VE
NEVER SEEN SO MANY INJURIES. BOTH TRUITTS ARE TAKEN OUT BY A ROOKIE!!
AND, WHAT A ROOKIE HE WAS. ROBERT TRIMBLE, YOU PUT THE BEST DEFENSIVE
PERFORMANCE I'VE SEEN OUT OF A CORK BOWL ROOKIE. YOU PLAYED AN EXCELLENT
GAME AND WERE A HUGE PART IF NOT THE BIGGEST PART OF THE GRISON
WINNING. NOT ONLY WAS YOUR DEFENSE AWESOME, BUT YOU TOOK OUT A KEY, POSSIBLY
THE KEY PLAYER ON THE ZORIL! IT APPEARS THAT REGGIE IS GOING TO BE
FINE, SO GOOD JOB.
COACH CORK SOMEHOW MANAGED TO WEASEL HIS WAY INTO THE GAME. HE DID A
REALLY GOOD JOB COMING IN WITH NO TIME TO PREPERATION. I REALLY WAS
IMPRESSED WITH YOUR PERFORMANCE. I THINK THAT YOU MAY HAVE A FEW MORE
YEARS ON THE FIELD. MORE THAN FOR ANY REASON, NOT SO MUCH BECAUSE OF YOUR
PLAY ON THE FIELD AS MUCH AS SO THAT WE DON'T HAVE TO HEAR YOUR
RAMBLINGS IN THE BOOTH. HOWEVER, YOU DID DO A GOOD JOB AND IT WAS NICE TO
HAVE YOU IN THE GAME ONCE AGAIN!!!
WELL, THE CORK BROTHERS WERE SOLID ONCE AGAIN. CHRIS CORK MADE A COUPLE
OF REALLY NICE CATCHES. PATRICK CORK, THOUGH NOT HIS BEST PERFORMANCE,
WAS ONCE AGAIN SOLID. IN DEFENSE OF THE CORKS, ONE OF THEM WAS DOUBLED
ALMOST EVERY TIME. EVEN WHEN THEY WEREN'T DOUBLED INITIALLY, THE SAFETY
WOULD ROLL OVER AND DOUBLE ONE OF THEM EVERYTIME. SO, THE CORKS AREN'T
QUITE WHERE THEY ONCE WERE, BUT ARE STILL PART OF THE ELITE.
WILLY TRUITT, SOLID GAME. HE SHOWED HIS VERSATILITY. IT'S BEEN SO
LONG SINCE HE WAS A RECEIVER THAT I'D FOGOTTEN WHAT HE COULD DO. HE WAS
SOLID AND DID A NICE JOB OF TRANSITIONING FROM QB TO RECEIVER. BROOKE
WILSON HAD A REALLY GOOD GAME. I THOUGHT THAT HE REALLY PROVED THAT HE
BELONGED OUT THERE. IN FACT, HE PLAYED SO WELL THAT I BELIEVE I WILL
START CALLING HIM BROOKS. THAT MAY BE THE BEST COMPLIMENT THAT I CAN
GIVE HIM.
TOMLINSON, I COULD DEVOTE AN ENTIRE BOOK TO YOU. WHY DON'T YOU
PERFORM? I JUST DON'T GET IT. YOU SEEM TO HAVE ABILITY, BUT MENTALLY YOU ARE
JUST NOT THERE. YOU SHOWED US EARLY IN THE GAME THAT YOU STILL CAN'T
CATCH. TRIMBLE DOMINATED YOU!!! KEVIN RYAN, CATCH THE BALL. STOP
TELLING EVERYONE THAT YOU'RE OPEN AND JUST CATCH THE BALL. IF YOU'D CATCH
THE BALL, PEOPLE WOULD THROW YOU THE BALL MORE. THAT'S THE WAY THINGS
WORK, HOW CAN SOMEONE HAVE CONFIDENCE ENOUGH TO THROW YOU THE BALL ON 4TH
DOWN WHEN YOU DROP IT SO MUCH. SECURE AND THEN RUN, DON'T RUN AND THEN
TRY TO SECURE IT. BUT, I LOVE YOUR COMPETITIVENESS. YOU REALLY CARE
AND I LIKE THAT.
JAKE HOALT, YOU SHOWED YOURSELF PRETTY WELL. YOU MIGHT HAVE A FUTURE,
BUT YOU SURE DON'T ACT LIKE YOU CARE MUCH. THAT'S NOT WHAT CORK BOWL
SCOUTS ARE LOOKING FOR. KEEP THAT IN MIND AND GIVE YOUR HEART AND SOUL
TO THE GAME.
JOSH WILLIAMSON, WELCOME TO THE BIG TIME. YOU HAD A BIG TIME GAME.
YOUR HANDS WERE THERE. YOU DID A NICE JOB OF NOT DROPPING THE BALL LIKE
YOU HAVE OCCASIONALLY DONE IN THE PAST. YOU WERE SOLID ON DEFENSE.
I'M GLAD TO SEE YOU HAVE REACHED YOUR PRIME. AFTER ALL YOU HAVE BEEN
THROUGH, I'M SO HAPPY THAT YOU WERE ABLE TO PLAY AND PLAY SO WELL. YOU
ARE A MAN.
GREG HOWARD, GREAT GAME BUDDY. YOU WERE TOUGH ON DEFENSE. YOU MAKE
PEOPLE PAY WHEN YOU HIT THEM. I LIKE THAT. OFFENSIVELY YOU HAD A REALLY
GOOD GAME. I LIKE THE FACT THAT YOU DIDN'T LET A FEW EARLY DROPS GET
INTO YOUR HEAD. BUT, I LIKED THE CATCH THAT YOU WENT UP HIGH TO GET THE
MOST. THAT WAS SOLID, REAL SOLID. I HAVE TO TAKE BACK THE WORDS I'VE
SAID ABOUT YOU IN THE PAST. NOT ABOUT YOU BEING GAY, BUT ABOUT YOU NOT
BEING A PRIME TIME PLAYER.
FINALLY, THE MAN THAT I REALLY WANT TO TALK ABOUT, KIRBY NEWELL. TALK
ABOUT A SUPER PERFORMANCE BY SOMEONE WHO HAS BEEN OUT OF THE GAME FOR A
LONG, LONG TIME. TO COME IN AND PLAY A SOLID GAME WITH ONLY ONE
INTERCEPTION (WHICH I QUESTION AS TO WHETHER IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN CREDITED TO
YOU OR KEVIN) WAS JUST A TESTAMENT TO YOUR MENTAL TOUGHNESS. BUT, THE
MEASURE OF YOUR GREATNESS CAN BE PROVEN IN ONE WAY. YOU WERE SO GOOD
THAT YOU WERE ABLE TO GET GREG HOWARD THE MVP AWARD. THINK ABOUT IT,
GREG HOWARD GOT THE MVP AWARD. HE NEVER GOT IT WHEN WILLY TRUITT WAS QB.
HE GOT IT WHEN YOU WERE QB!!! TALK ABOUT A PLAYER. WHEN YOU THINK
ABOUT THE BRONCOS OF THE LATE 80'S, THEY HAD MICHAEL JACKSON, RICKY
NATTIEL, AND VANCE JOHNSON. THEY WERE ALL-PRO'S WITH JOHN ELWAY AS QB. BUT,
ONCE THEY LEFT THE BRONCOS AND WENT TO OTHER TEAMS THEY NEVER DID
ANYTHING. ARE YOU CATCHING ON TO WHAT I'M SAYING. QB'S MAKE IT ALL HAPPEN.
KIRBY NEWELL MADE IT ALL HAPPEN FOR THE GRISON. HE MADE IT ALL HAPPEN
FOR GREG HOWARD. DESPITE THE GAMES THAT THE TRUITT DEFENSIVE SCHEMES
TRIED TO PLAY ON HIM, HE NEVER FALTERED!! 15 TOUCHDOWNS AND ONLY 1
INTERCEPTION. THOSE SOUND LIKE MVP NUMBERS TO ME.
FINALLY, MAYBE THE BEST PART OF THE GAME. THE SUPRISE FILL IN ROLE OF
COLOR COMMENTATOR TODD (LAST NAME UNKNOWN). WHAT A CLUTCH PERFORMANCE
HE HAD. I REALLY ENJOYED WHAT I HEARD OUT OF HIM. CORK BOWL, PLEASE
GET THIS KID UNDER CONTRACT NOW!!!
WELL, OVERALL, THE GAME WAS SO MUCH FUN. IT WAS A WELL PLAYED GAME.
BUT, AGE IS STARTING TO BECOME A FACTOR. PERHAPS, THE GAME COULD MOVE
TO LONGER QUARTERS SINCE THE ACTUAL PLAYING TIME IS GETTING SHORTER.
OR, PERHAPS A MOVE TO SHORTER QUARTERS SO THAT PEOPLE CAN KEEP UP THE
INTENSITY UP. HOWEVER, ANYWAY THAT YOU WANT TO CUT IT, LOOK AT IT,
DISSECT IT, OR SMELL IT, CORK BOWL IS THE GREATEST GAME THAT THERE IS. I'M
HAPPY TO BE A PART OF IT AND I HOPE THAT THE GAME CONTINUES. LONG LIVE
CORK BOWL!!!!!!!
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